Built to change

Ruhr University Bochum has been driving change in the Ruhr area for 60 years. Together, we are breaking down disciplinary boundaries, daring to try new paths and welcoming talents who excel with us.

Next-Generation Materials

New Analysis Laboratory for the Ruhr Innovation Lab

The state government has awarded funds of around 50 million euros for the laboratory, which will explore novel materials.

Excellence Strategy

RUB and TU Dortmund apply as Ruhr Innovation Lab

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People

Die IT-Forscher Eike Kiltz und Christof Paar

“The combination of cutting-edge international research and a highly collaborative work environment has been the deciding factor in hiring decisions on more than one occasion.”

Professor Eike Kiltz (left) and Professor Christof Paar from Exzellenzcluster CASA – Securing the Digital Society

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Funding

Four Collaborative Research Centers (SFB) in Bochum are being extended

The humanities, natural sciences, and material sciences are pleased to receive continued funding, which includes the SFB “Cosmic Interacting Matters,” in which RUB collaborates closely with TU Dortmund University. In addition, RUB is participating in a newly approved SFB.

Trip to the U.S.

Insights into the Land of AI

Peter Salden shares his personal impressions from a trip to the U.S. with Ina Brandes, Minister of Science for North Rhine-Westphalia.

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Study at Ruhr University Bochum

With its wide variety of subjects and faculties, Ruhr University Bochum offers almost limitless study opportunities. But don't worry: There are many offers for advice, orientation and support, especially when starting your studies. With individual talent support, Ruhr University helps young people to find their way and fully realize their potential.

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Research at Ruhr University Bochum

The big questions of our time can only be answered together. This is why researchers at Ruhr University work together across disciplinary boundaries. The compact campus with its 21 faculties facilitates this collaboration on overarching questions of global change.

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Founding at Ruhr University Bochum

Ruhr University is a think tank, laboratory and production facility for the innovations that our world urgently needs. With the WORLDFACTORY, it also has a unique location for technology and knowledge-based spin-offs.

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